Welcome Message
The 2026 B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering takes place Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026, on the territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx ̓wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
Please visit this website again in the fall for more information.
The Gathering is a partnership between the First Nations Leadership Council (comprised of the BC Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Summit and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs) and the Government of British Columbia.
As one of the largest meetings of provincial and First Nations leaders in the country, the Gathering is designed to recognize, respect and honour relationships, and foster joint dialogue and collaboration.
Travel & accommodation
One representative and one youth delegate from each community are eligible for reimbursement for a total of two representatives, one of which is a youth delegate. Youth are generally considered to be between 18 to 29 years of age. Reimbursement is available to representatives travelling more than 32 km from their home to the Gathering as per below:
Meal Per Diems
- No meal reimbursements will be provided.
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Gathering.
Travel
- Actual costs for flights (receipts are required).
- Transportation via taxi or public transit to and from the airport (receipts are required).
- Travel using personal vehicle will be reimbursed at $0.67/km.
Accommodation
- Actual costs for hotel for up to two nights at a maximum rate of $265/night (receipts required).
- Participants are asked to book through hotel blocks at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel or Blue Horizon Hotel as the first choice for accommodation.
Submitting a travel reimbursement claim
- For reimbursement, attendees must submit receipts along with a completed travel expense form to Rhianon Harrison (rhianon.harrison@gov.bc.ca) by March 20, 2027.
- Travel expense forms can be downloaded to print here:
Natural Resource Sector Non-Government Employee Travel Expense Claim for Group 1 (PDF, 236KB).
Making reservations
Booking links are now available for attendees to book their hotel rooms online. The following links take you directly to the hotel’s websites to access the group rate. Reservations can be made until October 2, 2026.
Hotel: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Address: 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 3T3
Reservations Phone: 604-689-9211
Hotel: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
Address: 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 4R5
Reservations Phone: 604-697–0202 | toll free: 1-800-716-6199
Guests can also call directly at 1-800-663-1144 with the reservation Group Code #8069100.
Hotel: Blue Horizon Hotel
Address: 1225 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6E 1C3
Reservations Phone: 604-688-1411
Booking Instructions
Go to our official website : https://www.bluehorizonhotel.com
- Click the blue Reservations box in the top right corner
- Click on Special Codes or Rates (under the check out date, top right corner) and click Promo Code to drop down and switch to Group Code
- Enter your code: BCFNLG 26 (not promo code) and hit Apply. Please note there is a space before 26 and the code will require the space
- Use the calendar below to select the desired dates and hit Search
- Select the Book Now box and fill in the details and credit card number. A confirmation will automatically be sent.
Guests can alternatively call the Reservation Department to book a room from the BCFNLG 26 block over the phone at 604-688-1411.
Contact us
For information about the Gathering, please contact the Leaders’ Gathering team at: minmtg@gov.bc.ca.